You run xz -d file.xz but get an error saying "file.xz: No such file or directory". What is the likely problem?

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Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression

You run xz -d file.xz but get an error saying "file.xz: No such file or directory". What is the likely problem?

AThe file <code>file.xz</code> does not exist in the current directory

BThe <code>-d</code> option is invalid for decompression

CYou need to use <code>-k</code> to decompress

DThe file is already decompressed

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error message
The error "No such file or directory" means the file file.xz is missing in the current folder.
Step 2: Check command options
-d is correct for decompression; -k is unrelated to decompression; file must exist to decompress.
Final Answer:
The file file.xz does not exist in the current directory -> Option A
Quick Check:
File missing causes No such file error = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Check file exists before decompressing with -d [OK]

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